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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

A Friendly DOL Amicus Brief on Forfeitures

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On July 9th, the Secretary of Labor filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit relating to the appeal of Hutchins v. HP, Inc. In that case, a participant claimed that forfeitures should have been used to offset plan...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Plan Forfeiture Litigation: A Trend to Watch

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The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many...more

Holland & Knight LLP

An Emerging Trend in ERISA Class Action Litigation: 401(k) Forfeiture Suits

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There has been a recent uptick in ERISA class actions challenging the use of 401(k) plan forfeitures. Forfeitures are employer contributions that participants forfeit when they leave employment before those contributions vest...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Use of Forfeitures in Qualified Retirement Plans

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On February 27, 2023, the IRS and the Department of Treasury published proposed regulations regarding the use of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans. If finalized, the proposed rule will be effective for plan years...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Governing the Use of Forfeitures in Qualified Retirement Plans

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The IRS recently issued Proposed Regulations that clarify and update existing rules governing how and when forfeitures must be used in qualified defined contribution (e.g., 401(k)) and defined benefit retirement plans. ...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

IRS Proposed Regulation Addresses Rules Relating to Plan Forfeitures

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Historically, the topic of forfeitures has raised many questions for qualified plan administrators- specifically, how and when they can be used.  But there has been little formal guidance from the Department of Treasury and...more

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